[Shotimes] Quick informal survey of Mobil 1 users

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Looking for trouble here, Carl ;-)  I run M1 in both my cars, although the
Gen2 has way less than 80K miles.  As for the Gen1 I bought it off lease in
1994, 60K+ miles.  Switched at that time to M1.  Now closing in on 160K.
Cam seal leaks, front  and rear main both leak, and pan gaskets.  I've
replaced all.  Incidentally the output shaft seals leak in my tranny, with
regular ATX in it.  Can't blame that on the M1...............I've had
several relatives die in the last couple years, and they all drank water.
Gee, do you think.........?
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Prochilo" <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 12:29 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] Quick informal survey of Mobil 1 users


> Seems like people needs something to talk about, so here is a question for
> people who are using Mobil 1 in their SHOs.  The criteria to answer this
is
> as follows.
>
> 1)  Gen 1 or Gen 2 SHO.  ATX or MTX is okay.  (want this focused
> specifically on the Yamaha.)
> 2)  Car has over 80K miles, and
> 3)  You've been using Mobil 1 for more than 20K miles.
>
> So the question is, does your motor leak oil past any of the seals as
> evidenced by excessive oil consumption or stains below the car.  I'm
curious
> to know either way.
>
> History:  I know of two cars that have had leaks using synthetic oil.  My
> original 3.0L is one of them.  At 90K I made the switch.  I don't remember
> exactly when the leaks started, but start they did.  Engine was real messy
> on the bottom end.  Top end was clean.
> Mobil 1 is presently advertising that engines using their product will
cause
> virtually no wear at 200K miles.  This seems appealing on the surface
given
> the problems associated with typical rod bearing failures on these motors,
> however I'm highly suspicious that Mobile 1 will accelerate leaks from
> seals.
>
> Cheers,
> Carl Prochilo
> 92 Ultra Red Crimson
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